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The Song of Sway Lake
The Song of Sway Lake

The Song of Sway Lake

Genres

Drama

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In the wake of his father’s suicide, young record collector Ollie Sway returns to the family lake house with his friend Nikolai in tow to lay claim to an invaluable jazz recording. An unexpected visit from Ollie’s estranged grandmother and a chance encounter with a girl from across the lake derail their search, forcing them to confront the Sway family history and a suffering that has resounded through generations.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

5.125/10

Release Date

07 June 2019

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rory Culkin

Rory Culkin

Ollie Sway

Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan

Nikolai

Mary Beth Peil

Mary Beth Peil

Charlie Sway

Isabelle McNally

Isabelle McNally

Isidora

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Marlena

Jack Falahee

Jack Falahee

Jimmy

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Hal Sway

Anna Shields

Anna Shields

Heather

Jason Brill

Jason Brill

Timmy Sway

Zak Kilberg

Zak Kilberg

Olivia Mogul

Olivia Mogul

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